Abundant rain this year has our tiny garden exploding. That means the trip to Ikea was postponed for some tomato canning. Can’t let this garden goodness go to waste! Last year was my first venture into canning. Mom grew up on a fruit & vegetable farm and canned or froze every year. Once the best […]

We volunteer at a great fund raiser every year at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, The Art of Beer. This year I worked with Tony, a great guy from Samuel Adams (The Boston Brewing Co). Sam Adams has a new line of Hard Ciders, Angry Orchard. We were pouring their Angry Orchard Crisp Apple. […]

To close the loop on two things… First… The Lite Alfredo Sauce was a hit. The Feb 2011 Cuisine at Home has some low cal recipes that are 2/2 to our taste buds. This time we threw in some broccoli when the pasta finished. Maybe next time some chicken and a little more garlic, that’s […]

Thank God it’s Friday… Whew Hoo… Today we’ll keep it to one meal and clear fluids. Hopefully it’ll be easier that Wednesday! Here’s to changing habits. Last night made a low-cal Bolognese – called Lightened Bolognese. After being initially skeptical, took took the plunge and it was really yummy. I added a couple too many […]

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I'm a newly-50 wife, mom and business woman. My planner tells me there are a few more roles... but that's a good start. I'm a techie and a small business owner who loves good coffee, dark chocolate & running in the rain. And an empty nester...
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